On behalf of Warrington, our Mayor Cllr Maureen Creaghan, sends sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family, following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. Read the Mayor's full statement.
Members of religious communities
Members of religious communities
If you are a member of a religious community, such as a monk or nun, you aren’t counted for council tax purposes as long as:
- you have no personal income or capital
- your main work involves prayer, contemplation, education and the relief of suffering
Homes for ministers of religion
If you own a property which is used as a house for religious communities or ministers, you are liable for the council tax, not the people who live there.
If your property is unoccupied, you may be able to get a council tax exemption. The property must be waiting to be occupied by a minister of religion, from which they will carry out the duties of their office: